Karen S. Rees

Karen S. Rees, passed away peacefully at Ascension Mercy Hospital, on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, after a brief illness.

 She was born on July 31, 1938, to Russell & Gertrude (Kulibert) Rees. In 1948, at the tender age of I 0, her father Russell, suddenly passed away. In 195 l, her mother married Harley Stromme.

 Karen was a life-long citizen of Oshkosh and a life-long member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1956 and worked for Guernsey Dairy, Oshkosh News, and retired from SNC Manufacturing and LaSure1s catering.

 She played recreational volleyball, loved to golf, was a member of the first women's softball team in Oshkosh, playing for the Billy Club. She was a board member of the Womens' Division Oshkosh, for many years.

 Karen bowled in many leagues and was also on the Board of Directors of the Oshkosh Bowling Association. In 1994, she was awarded the Doris Kieckhafer award and was inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame.

 In her younger years, Karen loved to travel and looked forward to displaying her large Christmas village each fall. As she aged, she enjoyed playing Bingo, reading, and watching TV. (Especially food/cooking shows and various sports).

 Karen is survived by her brother, Mark Stromme, special sisters-in-law, Janet Rees & Terry Stromme. Aunt Jane Kulibert. Nephews and nieces, Rick (Lori) Rees, LeRoy, IL; Michelle Powell, Bloomington, IL; Wendy (Eric) Gruber, Cleveland, TN; Patrick (Michelle) Stromme, Wisc. Rapids, WI; & Annah Stromme, Oshkosh, as well as many cousins and friends.

 She was preceded in death by her parents; Russell Rees and Gertrude Rees-Stromme & her step-father, Harley Stromme, her brother Tom Rees, aunts & uncles Leona (Adam) Hanneman, Lydia (Dan) Farry, Elmer (Loretta) Kulibert, Duaine (Carol) Kulibert, Al (Marge) Kulibert, Marvin Kulibert, Norm (Evie) Kulibert, Jessie (Dan) Fell.

 As per Karen's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a small service will be held at a later date. We'll miss you, Karen. Sleep in Heavenly peace.